The Green Interlude – Oghalé Alex

The Intersection Between Pessimism and Optimism. It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. Will or won’t you make it? Having the knowledge that you have absolutely…

MEFSubmission ​: Black Regality

What does Black Regality mean to me? To me, it speaks of the richness found in our culture as a people. It’s something innate and unyielding in its beauty. I’m reminded of the regality found within. W…

MEFSubmission ​: Gloves

Inspired by the elegant and bold fashion trends of the early 90s, ‘Gloves’ explores how a simple accessory can define an entire look. As pop culture and fashion continue to evolve, subtle statement pi…

“Crown of Mystery” by Oghale Ogbaudu

Detangling the Secrets of the Afro. What secrets does your hair hold? “My hair is my confidence. My hair is my beauty. My hair is my pride. My hair is my strength as a black woman. My hair is me.” Gro…

Ranked: 14 Underground Albums of the Year

You’ve probably missed some amazing underground albums that dropped this year. In a year flooded by music there were some hidden experimental, creative, and emotional projects that were certainly stan…